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Lydia Patterson Institute

Building Bridges on the Border, Where Faith and Knowledge Meet Our mission began in 1913 with Mrs.

Lydia Patterson Institute is a donor supported private high school in El Paso, TX, that gives Spanish-speaking students, primarily from Juarez, the opportunity to receive an education in the US and eventually attend a university. It has an intensive ESL program and all high school classes are taught in English.

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For almost 100 years, United Methodists have responded to the need for a qua

lity education for those Hispanic students that face tremendous challenges obtaining a quality education. Lydia Patterson, a Methodist laywoman acting through the Women's Missionary Society of her church, noticed that young Hispanic boys in El Barrio had no school to attend and began to set up schools in the homes of some Mexican Methodists. Her spirit and vision is still alive today at Lydia Patterson Institute where over 400 young men and women, a majority of whom are from Cuidad Juarez, continue to be educated in a challenging academic environment while being nurtured in Christian values. LPI was one of the first schools in the US to emphasize the teaching of English as a Second Language in 1921 and to then merge students into the appropriate grade level to put them on the path toward graduation from high school. Excellence and outstanding achievement have been the trademark of LPI students. Graduation rates of students exceed 95% of those entering as freshmen and over 90% of the graduates continue their education at colleges across the US. The graduation class of 2010, for example, earned 2.1 million dollars in competitive college scholarships. With the support of the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, LPI is positioned to keep faith with its historic commitment to academic excellence and intentional spiritual nurturing. The staff and administration see themselves as strategically situated geographically, demographically and historically to serve as a bridge that will span the social, cultural and spiritual realities of a very diverse population. Today's conditions offer us an exciting and challenging moment in which to serve God as we serve mankind.

09/06/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our valued Board Members, David McCormick. May your day be extra special and your life be filled with blessings today and always! Thank you for all you do for LPI.

09/04/2026

Bienvenidos!!!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Behind every student is a unique journey filled with dreams, goals, talents, and endless possibilities.

Your donation helps provide opportunities, encouragement, and resources that allow students to learn, thrive, and reach their God-given potential.

Donate today and help a student write the next chapter of their story. ✨

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09/01/2026

Tuesday Teaser
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If this is you — or someone you know — we’d love to reconnect! 💙
🎓 Alumni: please help us stay connected by completing our short Alumni Form:
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Thank you for continuing to be part of the LPI story 🌟

08/31/2026

You don’t have to have everything figured out today. Every page you read, every assignment you finish, and every effort you make is one step closer to your goals. 🎒📚💪

08/28/2026

Welcome to our Chapel Service... Please like and share. Today's scripture Hebrews 12:1

08/26/2026

Students come in with dreams, and we’re here to help them rise!

Donate today and help those dreams take flight. Together, we can inspire the next generation to soar. 🌟

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08/25/2026

Tuesday Teaser 👀
Do you recognize this moment from LPI? 📸
If this is you — or someone you know — we’d love to reconnect! 💙
🎓 Alumni: please help us stay connected by completing our short Alumni Form:
👉 https://forms.gle/5L3MgXM7SpPEEBCK7
Thank you for continuing to be part of the LPI story 🌟

08/24/2026

Brilla con propósito, haz el bien y deja que tu luz inspire a otros. 🌟📚

— Mateo 5:14

Address

517 S Florence Street
El Paso, TX
79901

Telephone

+19152500040

Website

http://lpi-elpaso.org/

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